Tuesday 1 December 2015 By Lizanne
The Cocktail-JAM Hybrid Kit is not exactly new, but after the enormous success last year, the renowned brands Tama and Roland have combined forces once more to re-release it in a limited number. This set includes a regular cocktail kit by Tama, augmented by a Roland TM-2 module and trigger set.
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Tuesday 3 November 2015
Since 1985, Alesis has been taking the market by storm with their innovative products. Now, they've added two new electronic drum kits to their already impressive line-up: the CompactKit 4 and the CompactKit 7. These two tabletop drum kits are very compact indeed, but harbour a surprising amount of different sounds.
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Monday 9 November 2015
Last week, Alesis already presented two new CompactKit tabletop drum kits, and now they've got even more to show us! Th Nitro is an electronic drum kit that offers a lot of customisation for both beginners and advanced drummers.
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Monday 9 November 2015
If you're planning to buy a Yamaha DTX400 series drum kit, this piece of news will surely be of interest to you. Starting November 2015, Yamaha will offer you the chance to extend your warranty to 5 years.
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Thursday 21 January 2016
Alesis is going big for NAMM 2016, with four new electronic drum kits. Two of them feature pads and advanced drum modules we've come to expect from Alesis. The other two, however, are part of the new Strike series, and strive for optimal realism, feeling just like an acoustic drum kit. In short, they've got something for both beginners and advanced players.
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Saturday 23 January 2016
For years, Yamaha E-drums have been known to offer authentic drum sounds and unique drum pads. It's hard to top Yamaha's compact electronic drums kits in their price-to-quality ratio, and they keep innovating, trying to incorporate their customers' wishes into their latest models. That's why they're proud to present the latest models in their DTX E-Drum series: the DTX720K, DTX760K, and from the brand new DTX900 series, the DTX920K!
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Thursday 3 March 2016
We already know the Roland TD-11K and the slightly more elaborate TD-11KV, but now, Roland has announced a new member in the V-Drum family: the TD-11KV Special Edition. This electronic drum kit basically fills the gap between the TD-11 series and the TD-25K. It's a great kit for gigging, rehearsing and recording.
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Thursday 17 March 2016
Air drumming, almost all of us do it when we hear a great beat, whether we realise it or not. Wouldn't it be wonderful if playing an air drum kit would actually result in some realistic drum sounds? That has now become a reality, with the Aerodrums! It's a great gadget for any drummer or musician that has too little space for a real (electronic) drum kit.
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Saturday 10 September 2016 By Lizanne
On September 9, 2016, something remarkable is going to happen. Roland will present the very first world-wide 24-hour online streaming music festival to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of their legendary TR-909 drum machine. Besides various live acts, performances, and product demonstrations, they will launch more than 30 new products from eight major cities around the globe. If you don't want to miss the kick off, set your alarm for 5:00 AM (6 AM CET) on September 9th! You can follow the whole thing live via this link and use the hashtag #909day to stay up to date via social media.
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Tuesday 13 June 2017 By Lizanne
As drumming becomes increasingly popular, people are discovering the benefits electronic drum kits have to offer; an e-drum kit is not as loud as an acoustic kit and takes up less space as well. Electronic kits are still a steep investment, however, especially if you're just starting out. That's why NUX have come up with the DM-1 kit, an affordable, complete set that's ideal for beginners!
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